The Faircloughs and Bet return from Morecambe. Brian calls Ivy a gossipy old biddy but nevertheless he wants to know who Roy Thornley is. Bert is furious that Ivy has told Brian and refuses to eat with her. Gail breaks down in tears when Brian asks her who Roy Thornley is. She tells Brian all about the affair with Roy. She assures Brian she loves him but he's jealous and annoyed that she isn't innocent. Bert tells him he's a hypocrite as he's not a virgin. Suzie is fed up with the phone job and she considers a career in modelling. Elsie advises her to come down to earth. When Ivy insinuates Roy was one of many men, Brian packs and walks out, saying he can't stay living with his mother anymore.